Senior Category Manager

Location: Unit 1, 129 Coldharbour Lane, London, SE5 9NY
Salary: £64,200 - £71,300 plus up to 12% annual bonus
Hours: 37.5

Our client are looking for an experienced Senior Category Manager to join their team, ideally with experience within ICT and Technology channels. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing category strategies, ensuring alignment with organisational goals, and delivering value through effective procurement practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement category strategies to optimise value and innovation.
• Manage end-to-end procurement processes within the assigned categories.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders and suppliers.
• Conduct market analysis and identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Lead contract negotiations and manage supplier performance.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and policies.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members.

Requirements:

• CIPS qualification or equivalent is essential.
• Certification in the UK's Procurement Act 2023 and its implications for public sector tendering is essential.
• Proven experience in a similar role within procurement and supply chain management.
• Strong analytical and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

If you are an experienced procurement professional looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare supply chain management, they d love to hear from you!

Apply to join as part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in procurement and supply chain management.

Interview invites will be sent on: 27th October 2025
Interview Date: 31st October 2025

Our client is a provider of healthcare support services their purpose is to partner with and support healthcare providers in providing world class patient care, with all profits and cost savings reinvested in the NHS.

They provide a fully managed service across all clinical areas which includes providing all required clinical supplies and equipment along with maintenance, training and technical support, endoscopy decontamination, sterile services, renal dialysis support, radiology IT support and outpatient pharmacy. They also run a procurement and contract management service for all departments.

Benefits: Welcome Bonus Annual Bonus Scheme 27 days annual leave (+BH) Annual leave purchase scheme AVIVA Pension Group Life Assurance Policy Enhanced Family Leave & Pay CPD Funding & Study Leave Paid Professional Registration Fees Occupational Sick Pay Health Cash Plan Season Ticket Loan Scheme Car Lease Scheme Cyclescheme Techscheme

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